tumble
UK/ˈtʌmbəl/US/tʌmbl/
IELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To fall suddenly and clumsily, rolling end over end; to perform acrobatic rolls or somersaults.
跌倒，翻滚；做翻筋斗等体操动作
n.
A sudden clumsy fall, especially one involving rolling.
跌落，翻滚
Root Breakdown
Native Englishtumbleother
=tumble
Common Collocations
- 1.take a tumble摔一跤
- 2.tumble down跌落，倒塌
- 3.tumble dryer滚筒烘干机
- 4.prices tumble价格暴跌
Example Sentences
- 1.
The toddler tumbled down the stairs and started crying loudly.
- 2.
Stock prices tumbled sharply after the company announced unexpected losses.
- 3.
The gymnast tumbled across the mat with impressive speed and precision.